CK Shanghai – Chinese
Stepping into CK Shanghai feels like entering a sanctuary of classic comfort, where the sizzle of the wok and the aroma of toasted sesame create an immediate sense of warmth. Guests gather over shared platters of golden, crispy scallion pancakes and tender Szechuan wontons bathed in aromatic chili oil, celebrating a vibrant tapestry of textures and spices. From the sweet, charred glaze of boneless spareribs to the delicate crunch of house-made spring rolls, every bite offers a nostalgic journey through time-honored flavors in a welcoming, communal atmosphere.
15, Washington Street, Wellesley, MA, 02481 +1-781-237-7500;+1-781-237-7015 https://ckshanghai.com/0Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at CK Shanghai
Dairy-Free at CK Shanghai
CK Shanghai in Wellesley has 18 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sweet and Sour Chinese Cabbage, Beef with Broccoli and Shanghai Cucumbers. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at CK Shanghai
CK Shanghai in Wellesley has 8 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beef with Broccoli, Day Lily Soup for Two and Crispy Spicy Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at CK Shanghai
CK Shanghai in Wellesley has 24 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sweet and Sour Chinese Cabbage, Shrimp and Tomato Chowder for Two and Moo Shu Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at CK Shanghai
CK Shanghai in Wellesley has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Singapore Style Rice Noodles, Shanghai’s House Fried Rice and Crispy Sesame Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at CK Shanghai
CK Shanghai in Wellesley has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chinese Eggplant with Yu-Shiang Garlic Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at CK Shanghai
CK Shanghai in Wellesley has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Spicy Shrimp, General Gau's Chicken and Chinese Eggplant with Yu-Shiang Garlic Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at CK Shanghai
CK Shanghai in Wellesley has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Sautéed Spinach with Garlic. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at CK Shanghai
CK Shanghai in Wellesley has 11 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sweet and Sour Chinese Cabbage, Shanghai Cucumbers and Spring Rolls (2). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at CK Shanghai
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai’s House Fried Rice | 1.9 g | 63.9 g |
| Shredded Chicken in Hot Chili and Sesame Peanut Sauce | 51.8 g | 51.3 g |
| Beef Teriyaki Skewers (4) | 23.8 g | 46.6 g |
| Crispy Sesame Chicken | 21.7 g | 33.5 g |
| Shanghai’s Combo Platter for Two | 24.2 g | 30.6 g |
| Singapore Style Rice Noodles | 13 g | 28.9 g |
| Peking Ravioli (6) | 13.9 g | 27.4 g |
| Shrimp and Tomato Chowder for Two | 8.7 g | 26 g |
| Steamed Brown Rice (Quart) | 93.9 g | 24 g |
| Steamed White Rice (Quart) | 95.1 g | 23.2 g |
| Ma Po Tofu | 17.7 g | 19.7 g |
| Hot and Sour Soup | 15.3 g | 19.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Spring Rolls (2) - $8.5: Filled with shredded vegetables, served with house sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peking Ravioli (6) - $12.5: Pork dumplings served with house ginger sauce; steamed or pan-fried Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallion Pancake - $10.95: Vegetarian scallion pancake Homemade Style, served with house ginger sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Szechuan Wontons - $9.95: Steamed pork wontons in spicy sesame peanut sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Rangoon (6) - $11.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boneless Spareribs - $12.95 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Wings (6) - $13.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Fingers - $12.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Teriyaki Skewers (4) - $14.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Soong - $17.95: Minced chicken with diced vegetables topped with pine nuts, served with hoisin sauce and lettuce wraps Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Soong - $20.95: Minced shrimp with diced vegetables topped with pine nuts, served with hoisin sauce and lettuce wraps Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $19.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shanghai’s Combo Platter for Two - $34.95: Spring rolls, crab rangoon, chicken fingers and wings, boneless spareribs and beef teriyaki skewers Available at: dinner, lunch
Cold Appetizers
- Vegetarian Goose - $12.95: Tofu skin rolled with bamboo shoots and shitake mushrooms Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shredded Chicken in Hot Chili and Sesame Peanut Sauce - $13.95 Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shanghai Cucumbers - $9.25: Sliced cold cucumbers served sweet and sour with a hint of spice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet and Sour Chinese Cabbage - $9.25: Marinated sweet and sour with a hint of spice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cold Noodles with Sesame Peanut Sauce - $11.95: Egg noodles with shredded cucumber and carrots served in house peanut sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seaweed Salad with Sesame - $11.95: Seaweed seasoned with sesame Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Wonton Soup - $6.5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot and Sour Soup - $6.25 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Egg Drop Soup - $6.25 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bean Curd with Vegetable Soup for Two - $15.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Day Lily Soup for Two - $18.95: Shredded chicken with lily buds in egg white soup Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp and Tomato Chowder for Two - $19.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Seafood Soup for Two - $19.95: Shrimp, scallops and vegetables served in light broth Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- General Gau's Chicken - $19.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Sesame Chicken - $19.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Orange Chicken - $19.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef with Broccoli - $21.95 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peking Spareribs - $19.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Spicy Shrimp - $25.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peking Duck - $78.95: Crispy skin and sliced meat of a whole duck, served with crepes, shredded cucumbers, scallions and hoisin sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hunan Style Crispy Whole Fish: Hand battered whole sea bass in C.K’s Signature sweet and spice sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Lobster: Choice of Ginger and Scallion, Black Bean Sauce, Shanghai Style, Spiced Salt, or Cantonese Style Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetable Plates
- Buddhist’s Delight - $16.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chinese Eggplant with Yu-Shiang Garlic Sauce - $17.95 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sautéed Spinach with Garlic - $15.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ma Po Tofu - $16.95: Soft bean curd with minced pork and chili (Available without minced Pork) Dietary tags: South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Moo Shu
- Moo Shu (Chicken, Pork or Beef) - $18.95: Cabbage, scallions and eggs. Served with hoisin sauce and (4) pancakes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moo Shu Shrimp - $19.95: Cabbage, scallions and eggs. Served with hoisin sauce and (4) pancakes Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moo Shu Vegetables - $17.95: Cabbage, scallions and eggs. Served with hoisin sauce and (4) pancakes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodles and Rice
- Shanghai’s House Fried Rice - $15.95: Chicken, shrimp, ham and veggies stir-fried white Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Rice (Chicken, Beef or Pork) - $13.5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Singapore Style Rice Noodles - $18.95: Shrimp, chicken and pork stir-fried in curry spice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lo Mein (Chicken, Beef or Pork) - $16.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Steamed White Rice (Pint) - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed White Rice (Quart) - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Brown Rice (Pint) - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Brown Rice (Quart) - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about CK Shanghai
- Is CK Shanghai dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. CK Shanghai has 18 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sweet and Sour Chinese Cabbage, Beef with Broccoli and Shanghai Cucumbers.
- What can I eat at CK Shanghai on a dairy-free diet?
- Sweet and Sour Chinese Cabbage, Beef with Broccoli and Shanghai Cucumbers carry the dairy-free tag, out of 18 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does CK Shanghai have vegan options?
- Yes. 11 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Sweet and Sour Chinese Cabbage and Shanghai Cucumbers.
- Is CK Shanghai gluten-free?
- 8 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at CK Shanghai?
- Shanghai’s House Fried Rice, at roughly 63.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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